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Study finds soybeans offer caloric boost in swine diets

Conventional standards may underestimate the caloric value of soybeans in swine diets, leading researchers to recommend greater attention to energy-protein ratios.

December 11, 2019

African Swine Fever

Asia drives growth in global beef trade

Growing demand for beef is seen predominantly in Asia, due to several factors, including African swine fever (ASF), increasing wealth, and changing diets and tastes.

December 10, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturing

FDA’s digital food traceability plan criticized by AFIA

Plans to achieve digital food traceability are too reliant on emerging technologies that may be inaccessible to some feed producers, industry group says.

December 10, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Government policies fuel dairy growth in northern India

Indian government is to provide sexed dairy semen at a subsidized price for milking cows and buffaloes in the northwestern Indian state of Punjab.

December 10, 2019

African Swine Fever

China says its pig population has stopped declining

China reports its pig herd size has stopped declining, suggesting the start of a recovery from the drastic effects of the African swine fever (ASF) virus.

December 9, 2019

African Swine Fever

Reports: China to waive tariffs on US soybeans, pork

China plans to waive tariffs on imports of some American soybean and pork products.

December 9, 2019

Animal Nutrition

Updating thinking on bioactive fatty acids in pig nutrition

There are many different fatty acids and their different combinations with glycerol gives us the plethora of high-energy fats and oils we use in pig feeds.

December 9, 2019

Biosecurity

UK upgrades animal health, food safety rules

Businesses in the United Kingdom (U.K.) will soon have to comply with updated regulations on animal diseases and plant pests.

December 9, 2019

Animal Feed Manufacturers

BRF accused of using banned substances in feed

An investigation in Brazil accused BRF of using banned substances in feed and falsifying documents and labels to evade food safety checks.

December 6, 2019

African Swine Fever

African swine fever causes global meat price hike

Global meat prices increased 4.6% in November from the previous month, which is the largest monthly rise for more than 10 years.

December 6, 2019

Latest News

Snow buries canola fields, dampens yields in Canada

Heavy snowfall across multiple provinces jeopardizes Canada’s canola crop, though impact on yields and prices remains uncertain.

December 6, 2019

Animal Nutrition

Examining the components of optimal dairy cow nutrition

Carbohydrates, protein, minerals and vitamins are the building blocks of a balanced dairy ration, which is crucial for animal health and productivity.

December 6, 2019